Advise on scuba diving in Brazil

[David Goodman]

Anyone familiar with scuba diving in Brazil? I'm going to be in Rio next month on business and will have an extra couple of days to mess around.

I've heard the follow areas are good: Angra dos Reis, Arraial do Cabo, or Búzios

But if you have first hand knowledge that would be great. Looking for as much detail as you can provide.

Places to stay
Dive operations
Dive sites

My skill level is advanced diver with a particular interest in night and wreck dives.

Thanks for the help.

[Paco Anton]

I lived in Rio for one year in 2003. All three sites you mention are well known tourist resorts with a significant tourist infrastructure.

I stayed one weekend in Buzios in one of the local Pousadas. These are a kind of Bed & Breakfast with limited amenities oriented both to local and international tourists. You will not find major brand hotels or mega resorts there so look for these pousadas and book the one you like most. Yo can do this directly or through a local travel agency. Also the main street there was full of typical tourist attractions (souvenir shops, bars, pizza places, etc.).

I rented a car to get there. Driving was an adventure in itself but did not look dangerous. The trip was a couple of hours if I remember correctly.

I do not dive, so I can't comment on that.

[David Goodman]

Thanks Paco. A Pousadas it is.

Dave

[air-cool-me]

As i advanced diver im sure you already know... watch where your air comes from..

Sounds like tons of fun... I wish i could go!